Bishop DeVeaux and Dr. Pam worshipped at Ebenezer AME with daughter Dana and grandchildren on the last Sunday of 2014. Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning preached with power--reminding the congregation that The Best is Yet to Come! 2015 will be full of miracles---get ready!

Please keep Rev. JoAnn Browning in prayer as she and her family travel to Massachusetts tomorrow for her mother's funeral. God BLESS!!!

 



Western NC Christmas Party

 Wonderful Christmas Celebration hosted by Presiding Elders Conrad Pridgen and Bernard Wilder held at St. Paul AME- Raleigh, NC. We appreciate the lovely gifts and warm expressions of LOVE!  Be BLESSED!

Incentive Shelter Christmas Party

Thank you Sister Shirley Sheares and team for our recent Christmas Celebration at the AME Incentive Shelter in Raleigh, NC. What a blessing to the community! Merry CHRISTMAS!!!

Christmas Party- North Carolina Conference

Thank you to Presiding Elders E. Gail Dunn and Larry Hinton and all pastors and lay who participated in Christmas with Bishop DeVeaux and Dr. Pam in Rocky Mount, NC.

We appreciate your LOVE!! Merry Christmas!

 

Health Team

EVENT: The 2nd Episcopal District Lay Convention & Mid Year Conference, Hilton Hotel & Convention Center, Raleigh, NC.
Shirley L. Smith, Reporter
Under the leadership and direction of Rev. Dr. Saundra Bullock-Hunter, an A-team of nurses was organized in less than 2 months.  Rev. Hunter was instrumental in assuring that the First Aid Room was a replica of an emergency room with all necessary equipment, supplies, and snacks needed.  She also ensured that Raleigh/Duke Hospital and the Raleigh EMTs were on alert in case of emergency.  All shifts were covered by this dedicated, committed and professional team of nurses, without incident. To GOD BE THE GLORY!!

Health Team Members: Shirley L. Smith, Carolyn Henderson, Rev. Dr. Saundra Bullock-Hunter, Kathy Hackney, Rev. Dr. Hunter, S. L. Smith, Lettie Torain, Wilhelmina Jordan, Thalia Ray, Louise Gooche, Carolyn Henderson & Pamela Stokes

New Creation AME

Pastor A.R. Young and New Creation AME Church Congregation participated
 in National Black Lives Matter Sunday. Powerful!!



Restoration AME Church

Dr. Pam was the guest preacher on Sunday, December 14, 2014 for Restoration AME in celebration of their Missionary Sunday hosted by Reverend Rochelle Toyer.  Rev. Toyer also dedicated their Missionary Society officially as the Patricia Ann Morris DeVeaux Missionary Society.



 

Dr. Pam's text was taken from Matthew 4:24 with the title--"What Do You Do When You Don't Know What To Do." Her three points were 1) Put yourself in the presence of Jesus; 2) Listen to what Jesus is saying; 3) Follow Jesus!  Dr. Pam also gave a special blessing to the children of Restoration AME under the age of 12. A blessed day!!



 Preaching, Praise & Worship!

    

Project Angel Tree gifts from Restoration AME



Christmas Party-VA Conference

 A lovely gathering hosted by Presiding Elders Chester Morris and Quentin White held at Captain George's in Williamsburg, VA.

Thank you for all the wonderful tokens of love. God Bless!!!



2014 Justice For All March

Saturday, December 13, 2014 was a gathering of more than 10,000 marchers representing a cross-section of ethnic diversity met a Freedom Plaza, then marched to the U.S. Capitol to raise their voices to Congress and the Judicial system that we are no longer going to tolerate the injustice against our innocent young African-American citizens that are constantly being brutalized by the police.

 



 Rev. William H. Lamar, Senior Pastor of the historic Metropolitan AME Church and Rabbi Shira Stutman led a contingent of AME and Jewish marchers who gathered at Metropolitan to march together as a sign of solidarity against the injustice of the judicial system as it relates to our people.

 

 Prior to departing from Metropolitan, the group was led in prayer by our 2nd Episcopal District Bishop William P. DeVeaux who also attended the gathering at Freedom Plaza along with Rev. Wendell O. Christopher (2nd District Social Action Chairman- Washington Conference) and other members of the Washington and Baltimore Conferences.

The march was organized by The National Action Network headed by Revered Al Sharpton in honor of Michael Brown, Eric Gardner, Jordan Davis, Sean Bell, Ramarley Graham-who were unjustly killed by the police and the police officers involved were not indicted or prosecuted.

THIS INJUSTICE MUST STOP TODAY!!!

Thanks Geoffrey Tate for great recap and pictures.

Funny Friday



Black Lives Matter Sunday



2014 Washington Conference Christmas Party

Hosted by The Ministerial Alliance held at La Fontaine Bleu-Lanham, Md. We were favored with wonderful entertainment by Mr. Sean Sarvis- gospel comedian and musical selections by La Bell Voce Sacred Ensemble. Thanks to all!!

 

FRIENDS!!!



FOOD!

 

FELLOWSHIP!

FUN!!







2014 Baltimore Conference Christmas Party

Hosted by Rev. Dr. Ann Lightner-Fuller and Stan Fuller- Mt. Calvary AME- Towson.

Good Fellowship, Food and Fun!!! THANK YOU!



Thanks to all 2nd District Lay who attended the recent Executive Board Meeting
Hosted by the Seventh Episcopal District.

Funny Friday

HYMNAL  JOKES

Do you know your hymns?? Hope these make you SMILE:)

Dentist's Hymn.........................Crown  Him with Many Crowns
Weatherman's Hymn................There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
Contractor's Hymn....................The Church's One Foundation
The Tailor's Hymn....................Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer's Hymn...................There's a Green Hill Far Away
The Politician's Hymn..............Standing on the Promises
Optometrist's Hymn..................Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent's Hymn..............I Surrender All
The Gossip's Hymn....................Pass It On
The Electrician's Hymn..............Send The Light
The Shopper's Hymn...................Sweet Bye and Bye
The Realtor's Hymn....................I've Got a Mansion Just over the Hilltop
The Massage Therapist's Hymn.....He Touched Me

And for those who speed on the highway-- a few hymns:

45mph...........God Will Take Care of You
65 mph..........Nearer My God To Thee
85mph..........This World is Not My Home
95mph..........Lord, I'm Coming Home
100mph..........Precious Memories

Misson Work

Bethel AME Church

Hampton, VA

Gladys V. Wisner Women's Missionary Transitions Project

Sisters Madeline Fults Mary Armstead, Doretha Turner, Marie Flagg, WMS Pres., Darryle Brown, Transitions Shelter Coordinator, Sanu Dieng, Director, Transitions Shelter, Sisters Janice Elliott, Sylvia Alston, Lucy Overton, Project Coordinator, Claudia Dickens, Gail Berry, Velma Gray and Helena Whitaker

The month of October was Domestic Violence Month. On Wednesday, October 28, 2014 the WMS presented to Sanu Dieng, Director of Transitions Non Violence Services and Darryle Brown, Transitions Shelter Coordinator, items collected for their agency. The items included a new computer and printer, two used computers, a $100 Walmart gift card, store coupons, food items, daily meditation books, detergent, bleach, diapers, blankets, school supplies and  coffee maker. This is an ongoing project for our society because there is a constant need for physical, mental and emotional support. 

Lucy Overton, Project Coordinator

Marie Flagg, WMS President



World AIDS Day 2014

• The theme for 2014 World AIDS Day is: "Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation.
• As of 2014 35 million people around the world are living with HIV/AIDS.

Let us pray for hope to those living with HIV/AIDS, strength for those who care for those living with AIDS, wisdom for those who search for a cure and courage for those who fight for a world where people living with HIV/AIDS are given respect and dignity.



Advent 2014

As we begin Advent, we light one candle in the midst of darkness in our lives and in the world.  It symbolizes  our longing, our desire, our hope. A prayer to reflect on this week:

Lord, the light I choose to let into my life is based on my trust in you. It is a weak flame, but I desire that it dispel a bit more darkness today.  Today, I just want to taste the longing I have for you as I go to the meeting, carry out the responsibilities of my work, face the frustration of some difficult relationships. Let this candle be my reminder today of my hope in your coming. AMEN.

 

 

 

 

Source: onlineministries.creigton.edu

Empowerment Temple

Bishop DeVeaux was the invited speaker for Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant of Empowerment Temple-Baltimore, MD to give a message on the eve of the grand jury decision in Ferguson, Missouri.  Bishop spoke from II Corinthians 8:1-5 on "How can we say Thank You." Advising us to be steadfast and immoveable in the work of the Lord.

Dr. Bryant commissioned us in attendance to be peaceful regardless of the grand jury decision and to show our displeasure with the way our people are being treated by boycotting Black Friday and Cyber Monday and by not purchasing anything from Thursday through Tuesday. He also encouraged the congregation to tweet #Hands Up Don't Spend.

Wonderful Leadership!!

Bishop Bryant, Bishop DeVeaux & Rev. Bryant

A Message from the Lord!!!

 

Health Link

Bishop DeVeaux was invited to the D.C. Health Link seminar held on Sunday, November 23rd at 19th Street Baptist Church. Bishop offered a word on behalf on the 2nd Episcopal District's support of  the National Affordable Health Care Initiative. Howard University Gospel Choir were featured guests.